York River Charters offering fishing trip as Grogan family fundraiser

Gloucester-based York River Charters is offering a full-day fishing trip as a benefit to the Grogan family, which lost three children and their grandmother in a house fire on Jan. 16.

Capt. Alan Alexander, who happens to live near the Grogan's Summerville Drive residence that was destroyed by fire, said he will donate 100 percent of the proceeds from an auctioned full-day fishing charter to the family's benefit fund.

The charter can be taken any time in the next 12 months and a party of up to four guests are welcome, he said. The bidding will start at York River Charters' rate for a full day of $495.

The auction lasts until noon on Feb. 14, when the winning bid will be secured by a valid credit card, cash or check, Alexander said. The winning bid funds will be passed along to the Grogan family fund administered through Bellamy United Methodist Church.

"This is an opportunity for folks to share their family's blessings with another family at the time of their greatest need," Alexander said. "I hope folks will let the love in their hearts spill over in their bidding."

To make a bid, contact Alexander at 757-645-8397, or by email at charters@yorkriver.net with "Grogan Auction" in the subject line.